Master MH-40-GFA User's Manual & Operating Instructions page 7

– Never store an LP cylinder inside a building or
in the vicinity of an gas burning appliances.
CAUTION
ing, garage or any other enclosed area.
Pre-Lighting Instructions:
WARNING
have been thoroughly trained in accepted LP
gas industry procedures. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in explosion, fire, severe
personal injury or death.
Connecting the LP Cylinder
ALL NEW LP CYLINDERS MUST BE PURGED
BEFORE THE FIRST FILLING.
Turn heater gas valve knob and LP cylinder valve
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to OFF position.
LP cylinder valve equipped with old style fitting has
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LEFT HANDED THREADS. Turn fitting CLOCKWISE
to loosen. Protect this fitting when disconnected
from LP cylinder.
Have your LP cylinder filled by your local propane
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gas supplier.
Supply Valve
Regulator
Hose
Figure 2
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE
OPERATION (CONT.)
The disconnected
tank must never be
stored in a build-
Purging and filling
of the LP cylinders
must be performed
by personnel who
Propane Tank
Some LP cylinders have a bleed-OFF valve. This
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valve should be inspected for leaks after each
filling of the LP cylinder. Turn the valve clockwise to
close.
Fasten full propane tank and connect proper
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fitting to LP cylinder valve by turning COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE (See Figure 2 & 3).
With heater gas valve knob still in OFF position
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turn ON the LP cylinder valve and check for leaks
with soap solution.
Checking For Leaks
To check for leaks, make up a 50/50 solution of
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dish soap and water. Apply this solution to all gas
connections. If bubbles appear, there is a leak. If
a leak is found, turn off the gas supply, and re-
connect the leaking connection. If the leak persists
after several tries, contact Pinnacle Customer
Service at 800-641-6996.
The installation of this heater must meet all local
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codes and/or gas utility requirements. In the
absence of local codes, the National Fuel Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 should be followed.
The minimum clearances to any combustible
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construction materials must be maintained at all
times (See Page 3).
Inspect the heater before each use, and at least
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annually by a qualified service person.
Figure 3
7 Propane Forced Air Heater User's Manual
Inlet
Connector
Hose